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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Silva looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeremy Toney!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Toney connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva shoots and misses
and Toney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toney lands a nice shot to the body.
Toney lands a body shot.
Toney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toney to score with a decent uppercut.
Toney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Toney connects with the punch.
Toney gets a takedown into half guard.
Toney controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jeremy Toney wasn't active enough on the ground.
Toney scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Toney scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Toney scores with a four punch combination!
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toney lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Toney.
Toney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toney thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice straight punches there by Toney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toney.
Toney lands with an uppercut that bounces Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Toney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toney lands a glancing blow to the side of Silva's head.
Toney scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Toney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toney.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Toney jabs at Silva's body.
Toney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Toney cracks Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva walks into a stiff left hand from Toney.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toney is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Silva had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Donk. Toney catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Toney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney lands a right hook to the body.
Silva drops his hands momentarily and Toney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toney lands a lovely overhand right.
Toney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Toney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donk. Toney catches Silva right on the button with a cross.
Toney tests Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toney's corner calls for a 1-2. Toney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Toney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Toney with a hook.
Toney throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Toney. That snapped Silva's head back.
Toney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Toney.
A jab lands there for Toney.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeremy Toney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Toney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toney lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toney connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toney lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Silva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Toney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toney lands an overhand right.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch lands to the side of Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Toney connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Toney is controlling him well.
Silva tries to bench press Toney off him but Toney keeps the position.
Toney in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to escape but Toney is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Toney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Toney had a free shot at his head there.
Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Toney duly obliges.
Silva fails with the takedown
letting Toney counter with a right hand.
Toney lands a lovely overhand right.
Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Toney scores with a hook to the body. Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Toney scores with a jab to the head.
Silva moves forwards but Toney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy left from Toney finds it's target.
Toney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Toney clobbers Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice straight punches there by Toney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Toney.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Toney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Toney scores with a jab to the body.
Toney lands with a nice body punch.
Toney scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Toney content to control rather than advance.
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Toney pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jeremy Toney has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and Toney counters with a left and a right that stings Silva.
Toney pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Silva back to the cage. Toney follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Danga de danga de dang - Toney scores with a four punch combination!
Scott Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva has his foot on Toney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toney works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva wants to stand but Toney is controlling the position.
Toney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing Toney from standing up.
Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Toney defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Toney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Toney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gustaw Jelen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joaquin Marins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Freak Kitchen - Speak when spoken to. Gustaw Jelen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustaw Jelen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Marins!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jelen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marins counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marins.
Jelen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jelen is controlling Marins's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jelen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Marins controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Marins.
Jelen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marins to score with a decent uppercut.
Marins gets a double leg takedown into Jelen's guard.
Marins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Marins wants to pass the guard but Jelen is keeping the position.
Marins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Marins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jelen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marins's guard.
Marins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jelen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marins keeping moving, preventing Jelen from controlling successfully.
Jelen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jelen won't allow Marins to sweep him here.
Marins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jelen is breathing heavily.
Jelen wants to control from the top but Marins keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gustaw Jelen.
Marins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jelen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marins controls the position.
Marins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marins cracks Jelen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Marins dominated that round.
That's time! Jelen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Marins trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marins wants to pass the guard but Jelen is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marins slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Joaquin Marins wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jelen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Marins sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marins decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Marins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jelen is defending against the submission attempts here by Marins.
Marins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marins not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Marins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marins.
Jelen is letting Marins control him for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Marins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jelen taking a bit of punishment here - Marins scoring with strikes.
Marins taking a breather here.
Marins is trying to get an arm triangle but Jelen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Joaquin Marins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Marins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 25:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Marins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Man Young Gang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Man Young Gang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Henrique Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gang clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Gang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gracie can't fight it off and eventually Gang manages to take the fight to the floor. Gracie looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gang is one step ahead there.
Gang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gang wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gang is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gang is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Gracie working for a triangle but Gang defends it easily.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gang tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gang defends well.
Gang forces his way into half guard.
Gracie moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gang trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gang looking to pass the guard.
Gang landing with the ground and pound.
Gang thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Gang defends easily.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gang controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gang's guard.
Gang is looking to sinch up a triangle. Gracie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gang's body to avoid the submission. Gang has instead reached around Gracie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Man Young Gang!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Assange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aerials-System of a down. Assange comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eddie Van Halen - Eruption kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kenny Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Assange!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida shoots in but no luck this time.
Assange lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Assange lands a jab to the head.
Assange cracks Machida with a good jab.
James Assange seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Assange jabs at Machida's body.
Machida takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Assange counters with a left to the body.
Assange lands a right hook to the body.
Assange wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Assange scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Machida backs up against the cage.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Assange feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Assange fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machida looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Assange feints a jab promting Machida to slip. Assange then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Machida slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange lands a lovely overhand right.
Assange is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Machida rather than just go for the knockout.
Assange lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Assange throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machida.
Assange lands with a nice body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Machida. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Assange's jab looks to have found its range, popping Machida under the eye.
Assange uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Assange scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange dominated that round.
That's time! Machida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Machida moves forwards but Assange connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assange shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Decent striking displayed by Assange there.
Assange is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machida is defended easily by Assange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Assange with a nice cross.
Machida takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Assange to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Assange.
James Assange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machida looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Assange with a jab.
Assange has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Machida jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Assange walks away with a smile on his face. Machida gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machida will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Assange throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machida stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Assange thuds a left hand into Machida's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Assange, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Assange against the cage but Assange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Assange scores with a four punch combination!
Assange has taken the fight to the clinch.
Assange breaks from the clinch.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Assange sprawls well. Assange wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Assange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Assange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Assange, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Assange scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Machida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Assange throws out a powerful jab.
Assange looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Assange scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assange scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Assange cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
James Assange seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machida.
Assange throws a series of strikes that have Machida backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Assange jabs Machida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machida on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Assange scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Assange lands a slapping body shot.
Assange punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Assange lands a jab to the head.
James Assange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Assange lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kenny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Assange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Assange has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 24:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Assange!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Praline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270 lbs
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289 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Praline!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Praline takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Praline with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Praline closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Praline is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Praline is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Praline is controlling him well.
Praline trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Praline throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Praline lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Praline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Praline slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Praline is controlling him
Praline seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praline thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Praline stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Praline.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jones has one foot on Praline's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Keith Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Praline.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praline feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Praline is controlling him.
Praline in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Praline loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Praline thinking.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Praline doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Keith Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Praline.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Keith Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Praline shoots and misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Praline showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Praline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Eric Praline has been cut.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Praline fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keith Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Praline.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Praline.
Praline with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Praline has his takedown stuffed
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praline moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Praline off the cage and back into rage.
Praline shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praline takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Praline shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Praline's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Praline's head but Praline sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Praline fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Praline's ribcage but misses.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Praline closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Praline passes into half guard.
Jones won't allow Praline to pass to mount.
Praline throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Praline throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Praline is controlling him well.
Praline controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praline prevents Jones from standing back up.
Praline working Jones over with strikes.
Praline wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Praline trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Praline not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Praline missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Praline wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Praline not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones has one foot on Praline's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Praline with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Praline avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Praline.
Praline fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keith Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Praline.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones throws a one two combo.
Praline shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eric Praline has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That has opened up Eric Praline's cut even more.
Praline tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Itor Lamope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Watterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamope comes into the arena with White Knuckles blaring out of the sound system. Watterson has chosen Eruptions of Red by The Arcane Order as his entrance music. Itor Lamope has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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147 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Itor Lamope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Calvin Watterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Watterson.
Watterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamope was well out of range. Poor timing from Watterson.
Watterson looks to land a combination but Lamope avoids it well.
Lamope moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lamope lands a body shot.
Lamope fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watterson is out of range.
Watterson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Watterson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lamope takes a step back to recover.
Watterson lands a nice looking body kick.
Watterson dodges the punch combination from Lamope.
Watterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamope avoids the head kick by Watterson.
Lamope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Watterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope swings for the body but Watterson moves out of range.
Lamope shoots for a double leg takedown but Watterson sprawls well. He's pushed Lamope's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamope tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamope shoots in for a takedown but Watterson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watterson throws a low kick but Lamope avoids it.
Lamope connects with a body shot that sends Watterson's belly button to the back.
Watterson thuds his right hand into Lamope's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lamope closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lamope lands in his opponent's guard.
Watterson wants to get back to his feet but Lamope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Watterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watterson keeping full guard, as Lamope tries to pass.
Watterson wants to get back to his feet but Lamope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lamope is looking to work some ground and pound but Watterson has wrist control.
Watterson controls Lamope momentarily but Lamope frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamope distracts Watterson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope throwing strikes from guard but Watterson blocks nicely.
Lamope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watterson wants to stand and escape but Lamope is having none of it.
Watterson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lamope postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watterson keeping full guard, as Lamope tries to pass.
Lamope has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lamope throws a strike but Watterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lamope looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Watterson passes into side control.
Watterson decides to stand back up.
Watterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lamope at a distance.
Lamope throws a predictable looking body shot
and Watterson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lamope really felt that one!
Watterson lands with a good body shot.
Lamope is breathing heavily.
Watterson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lamope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calvin Watterson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lamope's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lamope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watterson counters with a nice uppercut.
Watterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lamope lands with a nice combination. Watterson backs away looking to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lamope looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lamope swings for the body but Watterson moves out of range.
Lamope throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Watterson counter with a right hand.
Watterson digs a good body shot into Lamope's ribs.
Lamope throws an off balance right hand
and Watterson counters with a nice body kick.
Lamope throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Watterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watterson.
Watterson scores with a hook to the body. Lamope takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watterson scores with a jab.
Watterson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lamope has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Watterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lamope blocks a head kick by Watterson.
Watterson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamope takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big left from Watterson misses.
Calvin Watterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Watterson scores with a push kick.
Calvin Watterson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watterson connects with a right hand. Lamope shakes it off.
Watterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watterson thumps Lamope with a low kick.
Lamope misses with a body shot.
Lamope is looking to wear down Watterson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lamope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watterson counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Watterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Itor Lamope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lamope throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watterson counters with a body kick that stops Lamope in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watterson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lamope in his tracks.
Lamope will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Crunch! Watterson slams his shin into Lamope's torso.
Watterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamope momentarily.
Watterson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lamope's sensitive parts.
A low kick from Lamope misses
enabling Watterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lamope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watterson can pounce on him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lamope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Watterson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamope takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Watterson scores with a kick to the body.
Watterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crunch! Watterson slams his shin into Lamope's torso.
Watterson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lamope doesn't seem bothered though.
Watterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamope is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lamope tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Watterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lamope's calf.
Jab from Watterson.
Lamope misses with a jab to the body
and Watterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Watterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamope.
Watterson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watterson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Watterson scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watterson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Watterson scores with a kick to the body.
Lamope takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lamope takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Watterson misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Watterson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Watterson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watterson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Watterson cracks Lamope with a good jab.
Lamope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watterson can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Watterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Watterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamope manages to avoid it.
Lamope gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Watterson.
Watterson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lamope if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Watterson.
Lamope looks to land a left hand but Watterson moved out of range nicely.
Watterson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lamope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watterson pushes Lamope away with a front kick.
Lamope slips a jab and a cross from Watterson.
Watterson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamope.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lamope avoids the body shot from Watterson.
Lamope takes one to the side of the head.
Lamope's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lamope duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamope changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watterson tries to avoid it but Lamope manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watterson to the ground. Watterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lamope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watterson can pounce on him.
Lamope chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Watterson can pounce on him.
Watterson checks a leg kick.
Lamope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamope.
A nice inside leg kick there by Watterson. That's going to slow Lamope down.
Lamope throws an off balance right hand
and Watterson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Watterson thows a body kick. Lamope tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Watterson lands a leg kick that knocks Lamope off balance momentarily.
Watterson cracks a nice hook into Lamope's ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Watterson!
Watterson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamope misses with a left hand
and Watterson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Watterson lands a head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Watterson. Lamope shrugs it off though.
Crunch! Watterson slams his shin into Lamope's torso.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watterson connects with a high kick.
Watterson blocks a low kick nicely.
Watterson connects with a solid leg kick.
Watterson misses with a body kick.
Lamope throws an off balance right hand
and Watterson counters with a good, hard body kick but Lamope shrugs it off.
Lamope misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Watterson counters with an inside leg kick.
Watterson fakes the leg kick and cracks Lamope in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watterson thumps Lamope with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lamope checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Watterson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watterson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Watterson swings for the body but Lamope moves out of range.
Calvin Watterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watterson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lamope misses the body punch
and Watterson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watterson checks the leg kick.
Watterson throws a nice looking combination but Lamope bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Itor Lamope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamope throws a leg kick
and Watterson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lamope misses with the body kick
and Watterson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watterson lands a body shot.
Crunch! Watterson slams his shin into Lamope's torso.
Watterson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lamope. That did some damage!
Watterson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lamope moves out of range of the body kick from Watterson.
Lamope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Watterson.
Lamope on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watterson. Watterson obviously looking to wear him down.
Watterson scores with a head kick. Lamope tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Watterson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lamope.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Lamope is predictable there
and Watterson counters with a low kick, right behind Lamope 's knee.
Watterson cracks Lamope with a right hand to the side of the head.
Watterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamope was well out of range. Poor timing from Watterson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Watterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watterson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calvin Watterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cello Dorh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Blackwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Join the Dots. Blackwater is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: For Whom the Bell Tolls. Cello Dorh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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203 lbs
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210 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cello Dorh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bronn Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Dorh misses
and Blackwater counters with a three punch combo that has Dorh backing up. Dorh nods at Blackwater to acknowledge the strikes.
Blackwater digs a good body shot into Dorh's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Blackwater.
Blackwater tries to clinch but Dorh moves out of range.
Blackwater closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dorh counters with a head kick that drops Blackwater to the mat! Blackwater scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dorh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dorh throws a head kick that misses
and Blackwater counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blackwater forces Dorh back against the cage and clinches.
Blackwater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dorh takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorh is trying to break the clinch but Blackwater has him pressed against the cage.
Blackwater putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dorh in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blackwater keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorh's efforts to push away.
Dorh is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwater has double underhooks.
Dorh on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blackwater scores with a knee to the head.
Blackwater working Dorh over with knees to the body.
Dorh is breathing heavily.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorh avoids it.
Blackwater utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blackwater is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blackwater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above Dorh 's eye.
Blackwater stalling in the clinch.
Blackwater throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorh.
Blackwater with a knee to the head.
Blackwater content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blackwater continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater keeps control of Dorh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackwater lands an elbow just above Dorh 's eye.
Blackwater misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorh.
Blackwater using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorh is trying to force a seperation but Blackwater has the dominant position.
Dorh tries to break the clinch but Blackwater is controlling the position.
Blackwater is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dorh is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwater has double underhooks.
Blackwater landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Blackwater tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blackwater tries to land a knee to the head but Dorh blocks with his arms.
Dorh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dorh is trying to break the clinch but Blackwater has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Blackwater throws an elbow but misses.
Dorh wants to break free but Blackwater has control.
A frustrated look appears on Dorh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorh can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Blackwater lands a damaging elbow.
Blackwater comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dorh is looking to break free of the clinch but Blackwater has double underhooks.
Blackwater trying to land knees to the body.
Blackwater throws an elbow that misses.
Dorh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dorh breaks the clinch.
Blackwater sizes up Dorh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dorh lands a big head kick that sends Blackwater tumbling to the mat! Dorh takes a step backwards and waves Blackwater back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Bronn Blackwater has been cut.
Dorh misses with a head kick.
Dorh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater looks to clinch
and Dorh counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Blackwater! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cello Dorh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Odayr Shurlt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Cunha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurlt comes into the arena with Guns N' Roses - Welcome to the Jungle blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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304 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Odayr Shurlt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurlt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shurlt counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cunha looking for a sweep. Not yet Cunha, not yet.
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Shurlt pushing down on Cunha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cunha wants to control but Shurlt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shurlt moves nicely into side control.
Cunha is trying to escape the position but Shurlt is controlling the position.
Shurlt seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cunha for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurlt passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cunha!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shurlt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shurlt throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Cunha has his hands clasped together but Shurlt breaks the hold and Cunha is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Shurlt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Odayr Shurlt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tentacool Tentacruel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tentacruel's choice of entrance music: Septopus. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
182 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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21
198 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nathan Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tentacool Tentacruel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tentacruel throws a shot from downtown. Hawke moves away and avoids it.
Tentacruel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tentacruel thows a body shot but no joy.
Tentacruel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tentacruel tests Hawke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tentacruel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Tentacruel moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawke crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tentacruel - the referee stops the clock and Hawke gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tentacruel. Hawke manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tentacruel misses with a jab to the body
and Hawke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tentacruel shoots in for a takedown but Hawke shows good takedown defense.
Tentacruel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Hawke. No joy for Tentacruel on that attempt.
Nathan Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tentacool Tentacruel.
Tentacruel wants to clinch but Hawke slips to the side
and Hawke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tentacruel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tentacool Tentacruel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tentacruel lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel throws a sloppy body shot
and Hawke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tentacruel moves in looking to clinch but Hawke pushes him off.
Tentacruel misses with a lunging right hand
and Hawke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tentacruel throws a body punch but Hawke moves out of range.
Tentacruel throws a head kick that misses.
Tentacruel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tentacruel connects with a leg kick. Hawke looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tentacruel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawke was well out of range. Poor timing from Tentacruel.
Tentacruel misses with a shot to the body
and Hawke counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawke checks the leg kick.
Tentacruel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Tentacruel.
The fighters circling - Tentacruel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tentacruel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hawke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tentacruel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hawke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tentacruel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hawke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tentacruel circles away quickly and effectively.
Tentacruel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tentacruel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hawke avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tentacruel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawke moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tentacool Tentacruel will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hawke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hawke throws a series of punches but Tentacruel avoids them all with ease.
Hawke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Tentacruel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawke manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tentacruel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hawke on the side of the head.
Tentacruel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Tentacruel.
Hawke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tentacruel throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawke counters with a two punch combo.
Tentacruel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hawke rather than just go for the knockout.
Tentacruel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hawke's guard.
Tentacruel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawke utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hawke keeping full guard, as Tentacruel tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel content to stall in guard here.
Hawke on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawke tries to get out of the position.
Tentacruel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawke is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Tentacool Tentacruel hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tentacruel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tentacruel.
Hawke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hawke takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel fails with the takedown.
Hawke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tentacruel.
Hawke fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nathan Hawke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tentacruel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tentacruel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawke circles away.
Nathan Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tentacool Tentacruel.
Hawke loads up on a big right hand but Tentacruel slips the punch.
Nathan Hawke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hawke swats away the attempt to clinch by Tentacruel.
Tentacruel misses with a wild body shot.
Tentacruel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tentacruel shoots in and bounces Hawke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tentacruel wants to control from the top but Hawke keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tentacool Tentacruel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tentacruel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tentacruel dodges the punch combination from Hawke.
Hawke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tentacruel moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tentacruel misses with a leg kick
and Hawke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tentacruel loads up on a big right hand but Hawke slips the punch.
Tentacruel throws a body punch but Hawke moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tentacruel tries to land a leg kick but Hawke saw it coming and moves away.
Crunch! Tentacruel slams his shin into Hawke's torso.
Hawke misses with a two punch combination.
Tentacruel misses with a shot to the body
and Hawke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Hawke. Those never looked like landing.
Tentacruel throws a body punch but Hawke moves out of range.
Tentacruel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hawke avoids it really well and circles away.
Tentacruel lands a high kick!
The crowd cheers as Tentacruel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hawke doesn't seem phased though.
Tentacruel is looking to clinch.
Tentacruel throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hawke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tentacool Tentacruel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tentacruel throws a head kick that misses.
Tentacruel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hawke swivels and escapes.
Tentacool Tentacruel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tentacruel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hawke misses with a wild body shot.
Tentacruel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hawke counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Tentacruel coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tentacruel tries to clinch but Hawke is having none of it.
Tentacruel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tentacruel throws out a leg kick but Hawke moves out of range and Tentacruel only half commits.
A shot to the liver by Tentacruel. Beautiful body shot.
Tentacruel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawke but Hawke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nathan Hawke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tentacool Tentacruel.
Tentacruel wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tentacool Tentacruel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tentacruel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tentacool Tentacruel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dog Hercules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: When Will They Shoot. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25
300 lbs
14 - 5 - 1 |
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270 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dog Hercules!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hercules counters by moving into the clinch.
Hercules stalling the fight.
Hercules lands a shot to the body.
Hercules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Hercules landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Hercules.
Hercules throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hercules unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A hook to the body from Hercules.
Hercules leaning against his opponent.
Hercules landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hercules stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hercules.
Hercules misses with a knee to the head.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Hercules.
Smith tries for a takedown but Hercules manages to get underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Hercules as the two fighters clinch.
Hercules lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hercules stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hercules.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Barry Smith has been cut.
Hercules is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Hercules lands a shoulder strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Hercules.
Hercules using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hercules putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hercules.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hercules takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Hercules.
Hercules unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hercules will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smith up against the cage.
Hercules misses with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hercules obliges.
Hercules leaning against his opponent.
Hercules lands with a left to the head.
Smith takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Hercules is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hercules.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Hercules.
Hercules prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hook to the body lands for Hercules.
Hercules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hercules stalling against the cage.
Hercules connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Hercules misses with an elbow over the top.
Hercules cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Hercules misses with a knee to the head.
Hercules pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules scores with a knee to the head.
Hercules lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hercules is struggling to control the position.
Hercules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hercules missing with knees to the body.
Hercules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hercules stalls.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hercules fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dog Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hercules takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Hercules dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barry Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Hercules counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hercules defends it nicely.
Hercules connects with a body shot.
Dog Hercules is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hercules is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hercules wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Hercules's head.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hercules moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hercules misses with a knee strike.
Hercules looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Hercules slows down the pace here.
Hercules misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hercules lands a shot to the body.
Hercules lands a knee to the head.
Hercules works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Hercules putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hercules is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hercules cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Hercules.
Dog Hercules has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hercules is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hercules down to the mat. Hercules avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hercules lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Hercules counters by moving into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hercules.
Hercules lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Hercules.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hercules utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hercules leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Hercules.
Hercules stalling.
Hercules stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Dog Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Smith.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hercules.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hercules to work.
Hercules putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hercules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Hercules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Hercules is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hercules lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Hercules just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Hercules.
Hercules tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hercules closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Hercules dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hercules wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hercules gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hercules keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hercules pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Dog Hercules wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hercules tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Hercules sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hercules stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hercules tries to clinch up.
Hercules tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hercules pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hercules utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hercules as the two fighters clinch.
Hercules stalling the fight.
Hercules digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Hercules with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hercules.
Stalling in the clinch from Hercules.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hercules missing with knees to the body.
Hercules has Smith pushed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hercules creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hercules trying to land knees to the body.
Hercules is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hercules has his back to the cage.
Hercules works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hercules takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hercules digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Hercules leaning against his opponent.
Hercules scores with a knee to the head.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Hercules.
Hercules manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hercules pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hercules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Hercules is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Hercules into the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Dog Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Smith.
Hercules slows down the pace here.
Hercules doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hercules lands a body punch.
Hercules stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Hercules scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hercules lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hercules connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Barry Smith's cut even more.
Hercules lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dog Hercules clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hercules tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hercules doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hercules counters with a head kick.
Hercules scores with a shot to the body.
Hercules pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Hercules leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hercules crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
The referee calls for Hercules to work.
Hercules gets underhooks to prevent Smith's takedown attempt.
Hercules pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hercules is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dog Hercules.
Hercules closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
and Hercules makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Dog Hercules has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Smith.
Hercules tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hercules tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hercules is looking to clinch.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Hercules didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules managing to control the position.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hercules will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hercules is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Hercules is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hercules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a hook
and Hercules counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hercules tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith shoots and misses
and Hercules counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hercules.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dog Hercules will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barry Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hercules looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with a combination
and Hercules counters with a head kick. That will keep Smith thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hercules counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smith is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hercules looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Hercules tries to improve position but can't.
Hercules tries to escape but Smith is in control.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hercules is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hercules tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith cracks Hercules with a big elbow.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dog Hercules is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hercules tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Hercules is defending well.
Hercules is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hercules has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Smith but great work by Hercules.
Smith is letting Hercules control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hercules's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hercules stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Barry Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hercules lands a high kick!
Hercules wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Hercules tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hercules counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hercules tries to clinch up.
Hercules gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dog Hercules.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hercules, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:43
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dog Hercules!
Dog Hercules retains his super heavyweight title!
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